Sugar-Free Apple Fruit Paste from Germany
Concentrated paste from cooked apples, no added sweeteners, for dietary use. Falls under 2007.99.48.00 for apple pastes obtained by cooking to reduce water content.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Lab test for dry matter content to confirm not juice-like (avoid chapter note confusion)
• Ensure retail packaging complies with FDA labeling for 'sugar-free' claims
• Batch traceability docs help in case of contamination recalls